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Citations about making peace from religious texts 
(in alphabetical order by the name of the religion)

When a  thought of war comes, oppose it by a stronger thought of peace. A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love. --- Baha'i

 

He heals divisions, and cements friendships; seeking peace, and ensuring it, for in peace is his delight, and his words are ever the words of a peacemaker. --- Buddhism

 

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. --- Christianity

 

The noble manded deicate themselves to the promotion of peace and happiness of thers---even those who injure them. --- Hinduism

 

Shall I tell you what acts are better than fasting, charity, and prayers? Making peace between enemies are such acts; for enmity and malice tear up the heavenly rewards by the roots. --- Islam

 

To the counsellors of peace is joy. --- Judaism

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From the book, Oneness: Great Principles Shared by All Religions, by Jeffrey Moses

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